embossed

Describes a surface that has been decorated with a raised design or pattern.

• 🇫🇷Qualifie une surface décorée d'un motif en relief, obtenu par pression, gaufrage ou repoussé.

1. Raised design B2 formal

   Decorated with a design that is raised above the surface.

   • The invitation had an embossed gold border.
   • She admired the embossed leather cover of the book.
   • The company logo was embossed on the stationery.

   🇫🇷gaufré, en relief

   Synonymes: chasedraisedrelief

   Antonymes: recessedsunken

• more embossed comparative form
• most embossed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of carving, molding, or stamping a raised design or pattern onto a surface.

• 🇫🇷Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de graver, former ou estampiller un motif ou un dessin en relief sur une surface.

1. Raise in relief B2 formal

   To carve, mold, or stamp a design so that it stands out from the surface.

   • The artist embossed the leather with a floral pattern.
   • The company's logo is embossed on the cover of the notebook.
   • They embossed the invitation cards with gold lettering.

   🇫🇷Repousser en relief

   Synonymes: chaseimpresspunchraiserelievestamptool

• embossed past participle
• embossed past simple
• embossing present participle
• embosses third person singular